Russian court imprisons pastor for statement on Ukraine war
A Russian court last week jailed a church pastor for four years after he spoke out against the invasion of Ukraine in a sermon.
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Marriages continue to decline in New Zealand, evangelicals urge commitment to healthy unions
Marriage rates in New Zealand have reached historic lows, according to new government data, prompting the New Zealand Christian Network (NZCN) to affirm the value of strong marriages for families and society.
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Catholic slain in Muslim attack on pilgrims in Pakistan
Muslims on Sunday (Sept. 7) shot to death one Catholic and wounded another as they traveled to a pilgrimage site in Punjab Province, Pakistan, sources said.
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Visually impaired Kenyan gospel singer announces 2027 Presidential bid, says leadership 'is not about sight but vision'
Renowned Kenyan gospel musician and activist Reuben Kigame has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 General Election, stating he is actively preparing to be on the ballot. Kigame, who was barred from the 2022 presidential race due to political party technicalities, views his renewed bid as a continuation of an unfinished journey.
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Polynesian Anglican woman joins traditional voyage to voice youth concerns at Pacific Islands Forum
A traditional canoe carrying young Pacific activists sailed into Honiara this week, bringing a call for climate justice, peace and ocean protection as leaders gathered for the Pacific Islands Forum. The voyage was timed to coincide with the opening of the regional summit on Monday, Sept. 8. A young Anglican woman from Polynesia, 20-year-old Kakala Tevi of Tongan and Fijian heritage, has joined other young people on the sailing mission to underline contemporary issues of importance to her generat
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‘There is no such thing as the evangelical’: Researchers say the movement’s center has shifted to the Global South
By CDI StaffThe question of who qualifies as an evangelical and how many evangelicals exist worldwide continues to puzzle scholars, church leaders and mission researchers alike. That was the central theme of a Sept. 2 webinar hosted by the World Evangelical Alliance and released publicly Sept. 5, featuring two leading voices in global religious demography.
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Herdsmen attack Christian area in north-central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen last week killed a Christian farmer and wounded three others in Bauchi state, Nigeria, sources said.
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Church leaders denounce flood control corruption scandal in Philippines as ‘moral abomination’
By CDI StaffChurch leaders in the Philippines have issued a sweeping condemnation of alleged large-scale corruption in the country’s flood control projects, warning that the misuse of billions of pesos has worsened the suffering of ordinary citizens during recent typhoons and floods. Their statement adds moral and spiritual weight to mounting political pressure as Congress and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intensify probes into the projects.
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Christians stage 17-day protest against injustice in Pakistan
In a rare show of Christian solidarity in Pakistan, victims of August 2023 Islamist attacks on Christians ended an unprecedented 17-day sit-in on Tuesday (Sept. 2) after government assurances of justice.
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‘The Church’s credibility depends on character,’ says theological education leader, urging schools to recover the tradition of virtue education
Dr. Marvin Oxenham believes the future of theological education must not only rest on academic excellence or professional competence but also on something more personal and transformative: the character of those preparing to serve in ministry.
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Christian father in Pakistan fights to recover daughter
The Christian father of a 13-year-old girl has fought to recover his daughter since July 31, when a court in Pakistan handed custody of her to a Muslim who abducted her and forcibly converted and married her, sources said.
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Viral TikTok of Namibian teacher raises awareness on childhood abuse prevention
By CDI StaffA Namibian elementary school teacher has drawn international attention after a video of her using music to teach first graders about personal boundaries went viral on TikTok. The teacher, identified as Gelda Waterboer, is shown in the clip standing before her class and singing a simple melody with clear instructions for children on how to respond to inappropriate behavior.
